As SOFLETE’s Moab retreat approached, I was prepping both mentally and physically for all the fun things that I…

One of the most profound experiences I have ever had was the year I spend in the United States as…

Sometimes opportunities arise that seem too good to be true. And while I am usually pretty cautious, skeptical, and even…

Lessons aren’t always taught and learned within the confines of a classroom and an education isn’t always received…

The summer after my senior year of high school was the opposite of a sad Springsteen ballad. Instead of youthful…

On the evening of June 10th, having been home from Air Assault for less than 2 days, I hit the…

The usual start of Appalachian Trail is at the Southern Terminus in Georgia. Since the trail actually begins at a…

I can’t remember when I officially decided that I had to hike the Appalachian Trail. I mulled it over…

In part one of our guide on ultralight traveling, we discussed things like what to take, how to deal with…

Looking to cash in your vacation days? Here are five trips worth the withdraw. Skipping town is a summer tradition.…

From May 15 until September 20 of the past year I took a little trip all the way around the…

In 1950, my grandparents bought 478 acres of Georgia farm and forest. As the sole grandchild for the first twelve…

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When heading out into nature for any extended period, nutrition is the most important element of preparation. We can belabor…

If you’re in Jacksonville, Fayetteville or even up around the beltway in DC, mountains can be tough to find.…

About Grayson Highlands Grayson Highlands State Park is located in southwestern Virginia. As the name suggests, it is way up…

Why Morocco? Morocco is a relatively well known destination, as far as surfing in Africa goes. Tons of magazines are…